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As much as I like Robinson as a pass rusher, I love this trade. I can see a no huddle offense with Brown, Sanders, Wheaton, Howling, and Jones all on the field together. Spread em out and give these open field runners some room to work.

None of the backs on our roster have shown an ability to stay healthy and carry the load. Jones is another in the same mold. But the one difference is Jones has averaged close to 5 YPC thru his career thus far. This probably means Dunn won't make the roster with another potential returner in Jones.

And Barron Batch can focus more on his art now.

With where Haley's offense is going, I see Jones as a great fit in Pittsburgh.

Bell fans are fooling themselves thinking that a foot injury on a RB is a quick fix. Bell MAY be back after week 2 or 3 of the regular season but he could easily take up to 8 weeks before he could practice. Robinson has shown flashes but this move is about now. Investment speaking...It is a win for the Steelers. A 1st rounder for an UDFA. He is a starting RB if he could stay healthy and could help you in the return game.

As much as I like Robinson as a pass rusher, I love this trade. I can see a no huddle offense with Brown, Sanders, Wheaton, Howling, and Jones all on the field together. Spread em out and give these open field runners some room to work.

None of the backs on our roster have shown an ability to stay healthy and carry the load. Jones is another in the same mold. But the one difference is Jones has averaged close to 5 YPC thru his career thus far. This probably means Dunn won't make the roster with another potential returner in Jones.

And Barron Batch can focus more on his art now.

With where Haley's offense is going, I see Jones as a great fit in Pittsburgh.

That's laughable. You already have a guy, who was 4th on the Eagles depth Chart, and they were never exactly chalk-filled with great RB's...on the field with us when Jones has NEVER played in a offense like Haley's. And has no concept of our Playbook.

That's laughable. You already have a guy, who was 4th on the Eagles depth Chart, and they were never exactly chalk-filled with great RB's...on the field with us when Jones has NEVER played in a offense like Haley's. And has no concept of our Playbook.

Quite a few RB's/WR's have had the Lisfranc Injury, and have made it back on the field in 6 weeks. And Bell doesn't even have Lisfranc injury, so how you or anyone here can say he won't see the field for 2 months is ridiculous. I'm telling you, this trade has something to do with Howling. Cause Jones and Howling are simular players. 3rd down RB's. Jones has nothing to do with Redman's game or Dwyer. BOTH are making this roster. We have always had 4 RB's on a roster, sometimes even 5. So the Felix Jones trade does not mean the end for either Dwyer or Redman. It means the end of Batch for sure. And it means that Felix was brought in to compete with Howling. Either he is hurt. Or Howling, even though Impressive in the first preseason game, has NOT been Impressive in practice. And maybe the Steelers wanted a different 3rd down option other then Howling.

That's laughable. You already have a guy, who was 4th on the Eagles depth Chart, and they were never exactly chalk-filled with great RB's...on the field with us when Jones has NEVER played in a offense like Haley's. And has no concept of our Playbook.

Not a chance in hell son.

Eagles have McCoy & Brown. They are solid at #1 & #2. Polk & Tucker have shown enough for the Eagles to be happy to make one of them #3. Jones would be a guaranteed salary if on the roster week 1. Business wise...You go with Polk or Tucker.

Quite a few RB's/WR's have had the Lisfranc Injury, and have made it back on the field in 6 weeks. And Bell doesn't even have Lisfranc injury, so how you or anyone here can say he won't see the field for 2 months is ridiculous. I'm telling you, this trade has something to do with Howling. Cause Jones and Howling are simular players. 3rd down RB's. Jones has nothing to do with Redman's game or Dwyer. BOTH are making this roster. We have always had 4 RB's on a roster, sometimes even 5. So the Felix Jones trade does not mean the end for either Dwyer or Redman. It means the end of Batch for sure. And it means that Felix was brought in to compete with Howling. Either he is hurt. Or Howling, even though Impressive in the first preseason game, has NOT been Impressive in practice. And maybe the Steelers wanted a different 3rd down option other then Howling.

None of us know the severity of the injury. But I'm telling you...There is no way you or anyone else can say he will be back in 2-4 weeks. I have seen foot injuries keep skill guys out 4-8 weeks. Depends on severity and how much pain a player could endure. He will have discomfort for a long time the following day. He will have to flex his foot to knock the pain out. I suffered a foot sprain. I missed 1 week but I was an OL. I had the thing wrapped tighter than 10 lbs of sausage in a 2lb bag. I had to endure the pain to play. It was 9 weeks until I could actually stand up after being off my feet for awhile and not limp for the first 10 steps. You put that on a RB...He will be a average RB making himself a target and the coaching staff won't let him on the field until he shows no effects.